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• Made in Asian America

  a History for Young People

  Lee, Erika,

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  Shines a light on the generations of Asian Americans who have transformed the United States and who continue to shape what it means to be American.

• Days of Infamy

  How a Century of Bigotry Led to Japanese American Internment

  Goldstone, Lawrence, 1947-

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  Traces the causes and practical effects of prejudice against Asian Americans, particularly in nineteenth- and twentieth-century California which led to Japanese American Internment.

• Chinese Menu

  the History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods

  Lin, Grace,

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  A groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.

• Conversational Korean

  Everyday Phrases and Vocabulary Ideal for K-Pop and K-Drama Fans!

  Kim, Joenghee,

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  This super-cute, full-color phrasebook covers all the situations you are likely to encounter in daily life.

• The Japanese Yokai Handbook

  a Guide to the Spookiest Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Evil Creatures From Japanese Folklore

  Kinoshita, Masami, 1987-

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  Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form—from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History

  the Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures That Helped to Build America

  Hirahara, Naomi, 1962-

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  Packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States.

• Rise

  a Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now

  Yang, Jeff,

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  Rise is a vivid scrapbook of voices, emotions, and memories from an era in which Asian American culture was forged and transformed.

• Continental Drifter

  MacLeod, Kathy,

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  With a Thai mother and an American father, Kathy lives in two different worlds. She spends most of the year in Bangkok and the summers in Maine. She doesn't look like the other kids in the rural New England town. Kathy just wants to find a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Here

  30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Have Shaped the United States

  Hirahara, Naomi, 1962-

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  A stunning anthology licensed in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history.